|
William Vardeman II (~1730-1796)French & Indian War - Battle of Point
Pleasant (1774) -
|
||
William II Vardeman in Virginia Index for serving in Dunmore's Expedition in 1774
Source: Military Records, Virginia, 1774, Library of Virginia Source Record Pay Lists for Capt Campbells Company, Lord Dunsmore's War, 1774Excellent summary on the battle of Point Pleasant. At bottom of the article: 1. click on Pay Lists for Capt Campbell's Company 2. In Pay List 1 go to page 9 to see William Vardeman. This militia would have marched from Wythe Co. to where the New River joins the Ohio River.
|
Content:Age: 66 Occupation: State: Virginia, Georgia Married: 1751 or 1752 Bedford Co, VA # of Children: 5 William II Vardeman was born around 1730 in Goochland County, Virginia Or Pennsylvania and passed away in Wilkes County, Georgia around 1796 according to Jack Vardaman's research. Feb. 24, 1778 Military records, Robert Irvine, William Verdiman Edward Franklin, and Owen Franklin rec. to his excellency the governor as proper persons to act as ensigns.
May 24, 1779 Military records, William Vardeman (William Vardeman II) takes Bedford Militia Oath as 1st Lieutenant. Source: Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War, J.T. McAllister, 1989, Heritage Books Inc., p. 189 Source: Virginians in the Revolutionary War, Bedford Co., VA, Order Book 6, p. 24 Autumn, 1779 Interview, “…… In the fall of 79,
removed to Ky & settled within three miles of
the Crab Orchard & the family took part in the
Early Indian wars – John Vardeman (II), the father
of Jeremiah, was too old to take an active part in
the wars – but stood guard - his three sons, Whm,
Amaziah, & Morgan (my informant) all were
frequently engaged in the Indian wars – his eldest
son Wm. was at the Point Battle (battle of Point
Pleasant), & settled first in Ky, &
finally in the Natchez county: ….” Provided by David Vardiman |
Links:
|
